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Healthcare IT Training
Opportunities for BMETs
Patrick LynchCBET, CCE, CHTS-PW, CPHIMS
GMI
www.gmi-blog.com
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What we will cover Why is IT important to Biomeds? What are the certifications? Why 6 curriculum? Which one is for me? What will I be able to do after I am an
certified as an HIT Pro? What is the exam like? Let me look at some questions. What else can I do to become IT ready?
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Interoperable Health IT can improve individual patient care in numerous ways, including: Complete, accurate, and searchable health information, available at
the point of diagnosis and care, allowing for more informed decision making to enhance the quality and reliability of health care delivery.
More efficient and convenient delivery of care, without having to wait for the exchange of records or paperwork and without requiring unnecessary or repetitive tests or procedures.
Earlier diagnosis and characterization of disease, with the potential to thereby improve outcomes and reduce costs.
Reductions in adverse events through an improved understanding of each patient’s particular medical history, potential for drug-drug interactions, or (eventually) enhanced understanding of a patient's metabolism or even genetic profile and likelihood of a positive or potentially harmful response to a course of treatment.
Increased efficiencies related to administrative tasks, allowing for more interaction with and transfer of information to patients, caregivers, and clinical care coordinators, and monitoring of patient care
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Practice Workflow and Information Management Redesign Specialist
General Description Workers in this role assist in reorganizing the work
of a provider to take full advantage of the features of health IT in pursuit of meaningful use of health IT to improve health and care.
Suggested Background Individuals in this role may have backgrounds in
health care (for example, as a practice administrator) or in information technology, but are not licensed clinical professionals.
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What can I do? Understand the big picture in
Healthcare. Relate Biomed to the big picture. Feel comfortable in the presence of IT
workers. Know the acronyms which are thrown
around so carelessly.
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3 certificationsCAHIMS
Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems
CPHIMS Certified Professional in Healthcare
Information and Management SystemsCHTS-PW
Certified Healthcare Technology Specialist
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1st CertificationCAHIMS Certified Associate in Healthcare
Information and Management Systems Issues by HIMSS Required no experience Pass an Exam Renew every 3 years
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2nd Certification
CPHIMS Certified Professional in Healthcare
Information and Information Management Systems
Issued by HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society)
Pass a test Renew every 3 years
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3rd Certification
CHTS-PW (formerly HIT Pro) Certified Healthcare Technology
Specialist with emphasis in Process Workflow
Issued by American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Pass a test Renew every 3 years
[email protected] or (312) 223-1114
The six courses (and exams) are: Clinician/Practitioner Consultant Implementation Manager Implementation Support Specialist Practice Workflow & Information Manage
ment Redesign Specialist Technical/Software Support Staff Trainer
The CHTS exams assess the competency of health IT professionals to:
Assess workflows Select hardware and software Work with vendors Install and test systems Diagnose IT problems Train practice staff on systems
Exam Duration, Composition, and Scoring All CHTS exams consist of 125 multiple
choice questions, with an exam duration time of 3 hours (180 minutes).
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• Healthcare Professionals• Healthcare Settings• Healthcare Processes• Evidence Based Medicine• Nursing Care Practices• Quality Measurements• Professional Ethics• SocioTechnical Aspects
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• Into to Computing• Internet• Computer Hardware and Architecture• Application and System Software• Overview of Programming Languages• Databases and SQL• Networks and Networking• Security• The Future of Computing
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• What is Health Informantics?• Electronic Health Records• CPOE• CDSS• Patient Monitoring Systems• Medical Imaging Systems
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• Concepts of Healthcare Processes and Redesign• Process Mapping Theory• Diagramming Tools• Interpreting and Creating Process Diagrams• Facilitating Meetings• Quality Improvement• Leading and Facilitating Change
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• Healthcare Quality and HIT• Improving Patient Safety• Reliability and the Culture of Safety• Human Factors in Safety• Can HIT Hinder Communication?• Tools to Enhance Care and
Communication• CDSS Basics• Alerts and Clinical Reminders• The Implementation Team• GoLive Support Strategies
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• People, Technology and Studies of Technology• Cognition and Human Performance• Human Factors and Healthcare• Usability Evaluation Methods• EHR and Usability• Ubiquitous Computing
IT Training from the Federal Government Cost - $360.00 (varies by school) Duration – 6 Months CHTS certification (cost $300.) Additional Certification – CPHIMS for
$300 Type of training – Online only – no travel Offered through Community Colleges No residency requirement–choose any
one in the USPatrick Lynch [email protected] 704-941-0116 visit my blog at www.gmi-blog.com
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A note from HIMSS: HIMSS now offers two certifications. CPHIMS Requirements – minimum of
Bachelor’s degree and 5 years’ experience in the field of Health IT. With a master’s Degree we require 3 years’ experience.
CAHIMS requirements – high school diploma and some familiarity with Health IT. You can learn more about this certification here: http://hiteducation.org/cahims/
To apply for either exam, go to www.goamp.com and search under “Health Information Management Systems Society.”
Free IT Training from Pat Lynch
Download the Course Lectures and Powerpoint1. Go to www.HTMA-SC.org. 2. Join the HTMA-SC (free to join)3. Go to Downloads and download
the files.4. Self-extracting Zip files.5. Download this presentation
Patrick Lynch [email protected] 704-941-0116visit my blog at www.gmi-blog.bom
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